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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
TopicMedia freedom

Topic: media freedom

Canada, UK honor Afghan journalists with Media Freedom Award

The Canada-UK Media Freedom Award was first established in 2020 to recognize those who have championed freedom of speech and democracy.

Media Freedom Coalition condemns Hong Kong verdict convicting pro-democracy editors

The statement signed by the US, UK and other European nations urged Hong Kong and China authorities to abide by international human rights commitments.

‘Indian media is self-regulated but must avoid erring intentionally,’ says I&B minister Anurag Thakur

Cautioning media against the ‘debilitating infodemic’ and ‘digital colonialism’, Thakur said at DNPA conclave that it must showcase work of the government and country to the world.

SC restores TV channel’s licence, says govt’s denial of clearance has ‘chilling effect on freedom’

MHA had denied security clearance to Malayalam channel 'MediaOne' over its alleged links with an Islamic organisation that govt alleged — citing IB reports — had terrorist links.

Here’s how the world can defend journalism better

Media freedom is under threat—digital technology, the killing of journalists are imposing challenges globally. So here's a better way for reform.

‘Reporting of hearings augments judicial integrity’: Why SC rejected EC’s plea on media gag

The Election Commission had asked for injunction on media reporting of court cases related to elections but SC said freedom of speech extended to judicial proceedings as well.

‘PFI link, anti-CAA, riot intention’ — What Kerala journalist headed to Hathras is accused of

Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan was arrested on 5 October along with three others. After Arnab Goswami’s bail, Kappan’s wife is now hopeful of bail for him too.

Reader View: Media dealing with a divided country & selective outrage from those in power

YourTurn is our weekly feature in which ThePrint's readers share their views or opinions in response to the question of the week.

Kashmir Times is latest, media in J&K has been ‘gasping for breath’ since Article 370 move

The offices of two media outlets have been sealed, and since the abrogation of Article 370 last August, 18 journalists have been summoned or questioned by the J&K Police. 

Why it makes good business sense for investors to trust countries with a free press

Unrestrained reporting dramatically reduces the price of information, leveling the playing field for investors. It leads to more questions being asked & uncovering more corruption.

On Camera

China’s Brahmaputra dam is also a military asset. It raises alarm for India

China didn't consult India over the Brahmaputra dam. It acted unilaterally over a transboundary river system that feeds millions downstream.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.